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This Sunday’s scripture reading from the 14th chapter of Matthew highlights the story of Jesus walking on water right after the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.
Jesus needs to be alone. He goes up a mountain to pray on His own and instructs the disciples to get in a boat and to go to the other side of the lake. The lake is huge, big enough for destructive storms that could batter a boat and potentially capsize it.
By evening, the disciples had gone far out into the lake. A storm is brewing. Jesus doesn’t go to them immediately, however, but waits overnight until the early morning.
This Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The United Methodist Church offers communion to an open table. This means that all Christian believers are invited to participate, regardless of whether they are members of the United Methodist or any other church.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our website every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, August 9
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Dave DeWitt
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| Chimes Hymn | “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” | UMH 126 |
| Welcome | Dave DeWitt | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 96:1-13 | UMH 815 |
| Organ Meditation | “A Song in Summer” by Gerald Peterson The summer days are come again; the birds are on the wing; God’s praises, in their lovely strains, unconsciously they sing (Rev. S. Longfellow, alt.) | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “How Firm a Foundation” | UMH 529 |
| Scripture Reading | Romans 10:5-15 (NT.p.149-150) | Dave DeWitt |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory Special Music | “Kum Ba Yah” (UMH 494) Spiritual | Charlene Sonnenberg, Soloist |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Stand By Me” | UMH 512 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 14:22-33 (NT.p.15) | Dave DeWitt |
| The Message | “Don’t Be Afraid | Rev. David Eardley |
| The Sacrament of Holy Communion | ||
| Hymn | “Here I Am, Lord” | UMH 593 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Piano Meditation | My Life Flows On” (TFWS 2212), arr. Lani Smith No storm can shake my inmost calm while to the Rock I’m clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? | Douglas Dykstra |